Clark district, Washington, United States

Places to visit near Gresham

Gresham is a city in Clark district, Washington, United States, home to about 110,553 people. Within 50 km by road there are 253 places to visit — 89 parks, 36 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Main City Park (1 km), Thom Park (1 km) and Red Sunset Park (3 km).

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Gresham at a glance

Location
Clark district, Washington, United States
Population
about 110,553
Coordinates
45.4982° N, 122.4315° W
Places within 50 km
253 (253 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Gresham

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gresham: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Gresham

98 parks within 100 km of Gresham. The closest is Main City Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gresham

44 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gresham. The closest is Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gresham

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gresham. The closest is Powell Butte (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gresham

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gresham. The closest is Blue Lake Regional Park (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Gresham

13 churches within 100 km of Gresham. The closest is Agnes Flanagan Chapel (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Gresham

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gresham. The closest is Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, McLoughlin House Site (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Gresham

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gresham
  2. 1 km Main City Park · park, Clark
  3. 1 km Thom Park · park, Clark
  4. 3 km Red Sunset Park · park, Clark
  5. 3 km Salish Ponds City Park · park, Clark
  6. 4 km Vance Park · park, Clark
  7. 5 km Back to Gresham

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How to reach Gresham

    All places near Gresham by distance

    Within 15 km of Gresham

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

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    Places near Gresham by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Parks98Main City Park (1 km)
    Other attractions70Self Realization Fellowship (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints19Powell Butte (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs17Blue Lake Regional Park (8 km)
    Churches13Agnes Flanagan Chapel (24 km)
    Forts & heritage8Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, McLoughlin House Site (26 km)
    Museums7Oregon Military Museum (17 km)
    Waterfalls6Lower Falls Lacamas Lake (16 km)
    Beaches & coast4Audrey McCall Beach (23 km)
    Treks1Springwater Trail (9 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1Islamic Center of Portland (29 km)

    Gresham: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gresham?

    Main City Park (park, about 1 km), Thom Park (park, about 1 km), Red Sunset Park (park, about 3 km), Salish Ponds City Park (park, about 4 km), Vance Park (park, about 5 km), Columbia Park (park, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Gresham?

    253 places on Spotwander: 89 parks, 67 other attractions, 36 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest park to Gresham?

    Main City Park, about 1 km by road; Thom Park (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Gresham?

    Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site, about 8 km by road; Thompson Park (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gresham?

    Powell Butte, about 7 km by road; Mount Scott (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gresham?

    Start in Gresham, visit Main City Park, then Thom Park, then Red Sunset Park, then Salish Ponds City Park, then Vance Park, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gresham?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks.

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